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Heightened security in NYC due to President Trump's visit

Updated on August 13, 2017 at 6:36 PMPosted on August 13, 2017 at 4:59 PM

President Donald Trump speak to members of the media regarding the on going situation in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump speak to members of the media regarding the on going situation in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There will be beefed up security across New York City -- and particularly in Manhattan nearby Trump Tower -- due to President Donald Trump's visit this week, said Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday.

Trump is scheduled to arrive in Manhattan on Monday and stay until Wednesday, said de Blasio. Police estimate the cost of securing the president while he's in town is about $300,000 per day, according to published reports.

"Let me state the obvious, the NYPD is prepared. There's no police force in the world that does a better job of handling presidential visits than the NYPD. We've been planning closely with the Secret Service, and we are ready for any eventuality," said de Blasio.

Trump is expected to spend the majority of his time in Trump Tower, de Blasio said.

"I do want to remind all New Yorkers, as long a President Trump is in town at Trump Tower if you have any ability to avoid that part of Midtown, please do," the mayor said.

"We are very confident we can handle any situation, including if the president decides to go out a restaurant or anything like that. NYPD and Secret Service are ready. And we will make sure you will get regular updates as the president's plans develop," he added.

MAYOR SPEAKS OUT ABOUT ATTACK IN VIRGINIA

Trump's visit comes on the heels of the attack at the 'Unite the Right' gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia where one person was killed and 19 injured.

"This was an act motivated by a philosophy of hate and white supremacy. It is an unacceptable philosophy that goes against the very values of this nation. The President of the United States needs to do more. President Trump needs to speak out," said de Blasio.

"He needs to say this was an act of domestic terror. He needs to condemn the white supremacist movement clearly. It's not hard to do. He needs to recognize what a danger this right wing, white supremacist is to our country," he added.

TRUMP'S TWEETS

President Trump tweeted about the attack yesterday.

Condolences to the family of the young woman killed today, and best regards to all of those injured, in Charlottesville, Virginia. So sad!